Engelsk navneord: adult respiratory distress syndrome | |||
1. | adult respiratory distress syndrome (om tilstand) acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales; inflammation of the lungs which become stiff and fibrous and cannot exchange oxygen; occurs among persons exposed to irritants such as corrosive chemical vapors or ammonia or chlorine etc. | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | ARDS, wet lung, white lung | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness | ||